Method Man Net Worth, Biography, Career, Wife & Kids

Method Man Net Worth   $6 Million.

Clifford Smith is a Grammy Award-winning American rap artist, actor, and record producer. Better known by his stage name Method Man, he is one of the most successful solo acts from the American rap group ‘Wu-Tang Clan’.

He is one of the most charismatic and emerging figures in the rap industry. A child of separated parents, Smith had to shuttle living with his father in Long Island, and his mother in Staten Island.

His early years were in no way rosy as he had to do many odd jobs including drug peddling to support himself.

After his father introduced him to the world of poetry and music, he joined the hip-hop group ‘Wu-Tang Clan’, where his musical talents were witnessed in their debut album ‘Enter the Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers’.

Eventually, he kickstarted his solo career with the album, ‘Tical’, and went on to work on many projects and collaborated with several big artists in the industry to emerge as one of the most successful rappers of his time.

Method Man’s Early Life

Smith was born in Long Island, New York, United States on March 2, 1971. Since his parents lived separately, he had to shuffle living with each of them during his childhood.

He embraced petty drug dealing and did several odd jobs as life wasn’t rosy for him during his teenage days. His father eventually introduced him to music, and Smith began to harness his talents.

Method Man’s Career

Smith joined the rap group ‘Wu-Tang Clan’ and immediately got attention as a gifted rapper. Among the members of the group, he was always visible and had a way of releasing solo albums through unusual contracts.

His first solo album which became available in 1994 was well-received and critically acclaimed. The album sold over a million copies and topped many charts in the country.

He followed up this success by releasing many more albums which did well and earned him more recognition and fame.

He also began acting in the early 2000s. He has appeared in many television series and movies, including ‘Oz’, ‘The Wire’, ‘187’, ‘The Deuce’, ‘Belly’, ‘How High’, ‘Garden State, ‘The Wackness’, ‘Venom’, ‘Red Tails’, ‘Keanu’, and ‘The Cobbler’.

On television, he co-starred in the short-lived sitcom ‘Method & Red with fellow East Coast rapper Redman. He has also appeared in the popular TBS comedy ‘The Last O.G.’.

Method Man’s Albums

Studio albums

• Tical (1994)
• Tical 2000: Judgment Day (1998)
• Tical 0: The Prequel (2004)
• 4:21… The Day After (2006)
• The Meth Lab (2015)
• Meth Lab Season 2: The Lithium (2018)

Collaboration albums

• Blackout! (with Redman ) (1999)
• How High (with Redman) (2001)
• Blackout! 2 (with Redman) (2009)
• Dirty P (with Havoc ) (2020)

Awards & Achievements

Being a rapper and actor earned Method Man the opportunity to showcase his singing and acting skills, which have made him well-recognized in the world to him.

He has bagged many awards in his career, including a Grammy which he scooped in 1996 for best rap performance with the American singer and songwriter Mary J. Blige.

His solo records have sold over a million copies to date, and he has been listed as one of the greatest lyricists of all time.

Personal Life & Family

Smith has been married to his sweetheart Tamika since 2001. The couple currently has a daughter and two sons.

Now 51 years of age, the rapper and singer maintains a body weight of 92kg and has a height of 191cm. He dedicates his time to his family and spends his free moments in the company of his children.

Method Man Net Worth

Smith’s gut in making solo projects and putting out wonderful records is a fabulous attribute that is not often seen in most artists.

Throughout his career, he has excelled in all the fields he has found himself. He is known as a gifted musician and actor, as well as for his distinct and unique skills.

After his father introduced him to the world of poetry and music, he joined the hip-hop group ‘Wu-Tang Clan’, where his musical talents were witnessed in their debut album ‘Enter the Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers’.

Eventually, he kickstarted his solo career with the album, ‘Tical’, and went on to work on many projects and collaborated with several big artists in the industry to emerge as one of the most successful rappers of his time.

Method Man has a net worth of $20 million as of 2021. It is remarkable to note that this artist acquired all that he has today through his still-active career.

He lives in a comfortable house in New York with his family and owns a Mercedes AMG that is worth $125,000.

His earnings have also been contributed by a small number of business ventures as well as payment received for performing at tours and concerts.